Gwynedd Branch

The Gwynedd branch covers North-West Wales west of the River Conwy.

As one of the largest branches within the WHGT, Gwynedd has sought from the beginning to take a lead both in organising activities and also providing inspiration for members. Twice a year, Gwynedd publishes a Newsletter to keep members in touch, with details of forthcoming events and pictures of members enjoying earlier ones.

Every year money is raised to be used to benefit some of the many historic gardens in the county. We do this mainly through the annual Plant Fair, from the proceeds of which many hundreds of pounds have been distributed in the form of small grants to owners of gardens in danger of losing historic features. Some of this cash has helped to replace fallen trees following severe losses in the gales of the past decade or so.

Grants have also been made towards the creation of gardens at historic sites, most recently Cae’r Gors, Rhosgadfan, home of the celebrated Welsh writer Kate Roberts, recently restored as a heritage centre. We were able to advise on how the garden might have looked, and what it would have contained. Similar advice, together with a grant, was provided a decade earlier when Las Ynys, home of the Meirionnydd bard Ellis Wynne, was restored, also as a heritage centre.

The Gwynedd Plant Fair, held at Crug Farm, home of plant hunters Bleddyn and Sue Wynn Jones, attracts visitors from a wide area, including Ireland. Other events organised for members range from garden visits to lunches, and usually include a study day for a closer look at the way gardens have evolved.

Events 2026

Thursday June 4th at 10.30 COFFEE MORNING at Gwyndy Bach Tynlon,
Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 3AJ
A ¾ acre cottage garden divided into separate rooms, with
Rose garden, pond, and topiary. The garden had been opened
for The National Garden Scheme for 30 years.
Gardening books, plants and gardenalia for sale.
Directions- Turn off A55 for Llangefni. head to town centre,
turn left for B5109, continue on B5109 for 5miles, Gwyndy
Bach is a stone cottage on the left. Parking in the lay by
opposite and the lay by adjacent to the house.

£5

Friday 3rd July , 2.30 for 3.00 tea at Gilfach, Rowen, Conwy, LL32 8TS.
An acre of country garden on south facing slope with
magnificent views of the River Conwy and mountains; set in 35
acres of farm and woodland. With a collection of mature shrubs
which is added to yearly, a woodland garden, herbaceous border
and small pool.
We thank Isoline and James for inviting us to visit their garden.

Directions :- 4m S of Conwy. At X roads 100yds E of Rowen, S
towards Llanrwst, past Rowen school, L, turn up 2nd drive on LAFTERNOON TEA
To be held at Gilfach, Rowen, Conwy, LL32 8TS.
Friday 3rd July , 2.30 for 3.00 tea
 £15 

Thursday July 23rd 11.00 Visit to Penrhyn Castle
A guided tour of the walled garden with head gardener Gareth Crump.

Meet at the garden entrance at 11.00.
The fuchsia arch in the walled garden.
;Following on from his talk at our AGM , Gareth Crump would
like to show us the changes that have been made at the walled
garden at Penrhyn Castle .
It is suggested that members bring a picnic with them or visit
the cafe for lunch.

 £5.00 per person, plus entrance fee.

For further details please contact Rosa Andrew
rosajeanandrew@gmail.com 01407 720651